Bishop Fenwick High School - Lance Yearbook (Peabody, MA)

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Clockwise: Sharing a free. Erin Flynn and Michelle Berube mix studying and socializing in the cote. — A new friend. Lisa Scioli makes freshman Melissa Brock- greiten feel right at home. — Fr. Jim’s Fan Club. Freshmen and seniors gather to break bread to- gether. Super sfudents. In the li- brary, Krisanne Fantasia and Meredith Grenier take a break from work. — Walk fhls way. Couples make their way through the Trust Walk at the Junior Retreat. — Friends forever. Sean Broderick and Thomas Steeves check out the J. V. game.

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A Step Ahead Why does Bishop Fenwick have the reputation of being a step ahead? There is no one answer to this question since many different aspects make the school such a unique place. It is certain that to each person, Fenwick is special in a different way, because each per- son is an individual with his her own opinions. Academics, to some, is what makes Bishop Fenwick a great school. The quality education here is unique to Bishop Fenwick and is possible only be- cause of the pride and concern of the faculty. Teachers are dedicated to helping students broaden their horizons. They are always willing to give more help to students who show they need or want it. The religious aspect also makes our school stand out from others. Students are joined together in a community of God. Members of other faiths are wel- comed warmly with an open heart into the Fenwick community. We come to- gether to celebrate our common faith and to act out our Christian values. At Bishop Fenwick, sports play an im- portant role in student life. Team spirit is strong while athletic ability is superior, placing many of the teams in the top ranking of the region. Dedication and hard work separate our players from all others. Probably one of the most important points that places Fenwick above the rest is the feeling of friendliness and the spirit of true friendship. Often referred to as the Fenwick Family, students, faculty, coaches, administration and alumni work together to form a close-knit group which cares about one another. The Fenwick community consists of people of different ages from various back- grounds. The diversity of the group makes the school an interesting place, and at the same time, better than any other. Bishop Fenwick is an outstanding sec- ondary school whose influence through- out the community is a positive one. This image is made possible by those who come together to form the Fenwick Family. Not only a continuing dedica- tion to learning and development, but also a spirit of unity, puts Bishop Fenwick High School a step ahead. 2 Clockwise: Student-athlete. Michael Cranney divides his time betvk een the gym and the library. — Earning her keep. Brenda Miller is really cookin ' at York Steak House. — A quiet mo- ment. During Freshmen-Senior Buddy Day, mass petitioners line up to ask for prayers. — First and ten. Jeffrey Harrington and Thomas Murray carry the markers.

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A Change of Pace Fenwick is not the same school it was four years ago. Since the class of ' 88 entered Fenwick as freshmen, many changes have taken place in Fenwick ' s atmosphere, fao- ulty, curriculum, and even the building itself. The most drastic change in daily life at Fenwick has been this year ' s introduction of uniform school sweaters. Although somewhat controversial, the adaptation to the sweaters was quicker and easier than expected. The last two years have brought an influx of new teachers. Every department has at least one new member, bringing a fresh in- fluence to classes and many new faces in the halls. While we will miss our old friends among the faculty who have left, we wel- come our latest ones. Along with the new teachers came two new departments: Campus Ministry and De- velopment, whose goals are to improve the religious and financial aspects of our school, respectively. The most notable change in the cur- riculum has been the introduction of Ad- vanced Placement courses. Every depart- ment exoept Business and Religion now has one AP oourse, designed as college credit for students who excel in a certain aca- demic area. Changes have also occurred in the school building itself. The largest structural improvement was the addition of an entire wing of classrooms now called the Lectures. Also, when we entered Fenwick the Chemis- try labs were over twenty years old. Last summer they were completely updated with modem equipment. Now soienoe students will be able to perform a wider variety of ex- periments. The locker rooms were also renovated last summer by Mr. Soucy and the Pigskin Club. We have new lockers, benches, and floors, affording our athletes a better environment in which to improve their skills. Along with new facilities, Fenwick ' s athletic program has expanded to include a new Boy ' s Swim Team and Basketball Cheerleading Pep Squad. The changes which Fenwick has under- gone have not altered the family spirit for which Fenwick is renowned; rather, they have simply improved the Fenwick experi- ence. CRUSAI3ERS Clockwise: Now. The refurbished chemistry labs are a vast improvement over the outdotedfacilities. Ready and waiting. The new locker room gleam before the team arrives.